gtotto
04-18-2009, 08:55 AM
Hey guys,
I need some opinions before I completely tear down my car. I'm working on my 65 GTO clone and am up in the air with what the end result should be. I know, I know it depends on how deep your pockets are and how much money you're willing to spend but I just want to consider a few options before moving the project in a certain direction.
The car currently has a 421 cui with an auto and a 10 bolt. The car will ultimately be a street car with only a few trips to the dragstrip and I do want the "drive it anywhere" comfort. I want to do a bit of a PT restomod thing with braking and handling. I was considering an aftermarket frame or maybe narrowing and beefing up the rear frame to fit 315's. The drivetrain itself is completely flexible. The only thing I am sure of is that I want to use a factory console (manual or auto) to maintain a more stock appearance. I've considered an LS2 swap........ I've considered using the 421 wiith EFI (and maybe a turbo)......... I've considered a Butler performance crate......I do want a decent amount of power (500 - 700 HP)....... ..I've considered a Tremec 600 5spd tranny instead of a T56 because of the tunnel cutting issues. Depending on the auto tranny I may have to cut the floor as well.
I sorry if my post is rambling and disorganized but these are the crazy thoughts that are bouncing around my thick skull.
THANKS for your input
I need some opinions before I completely tear down my car. I'm working on my 65 GTO clone and am up in the air with what the end result should be. I know, I know it depends on how deep your pockets are and how much money you're willing to spend but I just want to consider a few options before moving the project in a certain direction.
The car currently has a 421 cui with an auto and a 10 bolt. The car will ultimately be a street car with only a few trips to the dragstrip and I do want the "drive it anywhere" comfort. I want to do a bit of a PT restomod thing with braking and handling. I was considering an aftermarket frame or maybe narrowing and beefing up the rear frame to fit 315's. The drivetrain itself is completely flexible. The only thing I am sure of is that I want to use a factory console (manual or auto) to maintain a more stock appearance. I've considered an LS2 swap........ I've considered using the 421 wiith EFI (and maybe a turbo)......... I've considered a Butler performance crate......I do want a decent amount of power (500 - 700 HP)....... ..I've considered a Tremec 600 5spd tranny instead of a T56 because of the tunnel cutting issues. Depending on the auto tranny I may have to cut the floor as well.
I sorry if my post is rambling and disorganized but these are the crazy thoughts that are bouncing around my thick skull.
THANKS for your input